JP2004248854A - Circulating conveyor apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a circulating conveyor apparatus usable for multipurpose except for used in carrying by flattening the conveyance surface. <P>SOLUTION: When magnets in the back faces of a plurality of dishes S mounted on a conveyance board 4 are attracted to magnets 12 of an endless chain 10 and the dishes S are circulated and conveyed, at least, the upper surface of the conveyance board 4 circulating and conveying the dishes S mounted thereon is formed into a flat plane. Therefor, when the dishes S are not conveyed, for example, it can be used as a stand for a foliage plant or a desk for doing office work. When the whole surface of the conveyance board 4 is formed of a flat plane, it is convenient for the storage when not used. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a circulating transfer device in which a transferred object having a magnetic material disposed on the other side of the transfer substrate is sucked and circulated and transferred by a magnet type endless circulating traveling mechanism disposed on one side of the transfer substrate. .
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, a circulating food and drink transport device of a sushi restaurant called a conveyor belt sushi, attaches a magnetic material to the lower end of a food and beverage container placed on an endless transport path, and circulates below the transport path. 2. Description of the Related Art A circulating transport device that attracts a magnetic material by a magnet-type endless circulating traveling mechanism and circulates and transports food and drink containers is known. (See Patent Document 1).
[0003]
And the above-mentioned circulating transport apparatus is configured such that the food and beverage containers are placed in guide grooves formed in the transport path and are circulated and transported, and the transport path itself is on the floor side via a base or the like. Had been deferred.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2001-29208 (pages 2, 3; FIG. 2)
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the transport surface of the above-described conventional circulation type transport device is provided with a guide groove for guiding the transport of the transported object. I couldn't. Moreover, since the circulating transfer device is of a stationary type, no consideration has been given to moving the circulating transfer device to use it in another place.
[0006]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been conceived in view of the above problems, and has as its object to provide a circulating transfer device that can be used for multiple purposes other than being used during transfer by flattening the transfer surface.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a circulating transfer device according to the present invention includes a transferred object having a magnetic material disposed on the other side of the transfer substrate by a magnet type endless circulating traveling mechanism disposed on one side of the transfer substrate. Is circulated and circulated and conveyed, wherein at least the surface of the transfer substrate on which the transferred object is transferred is flattened.
According to this feature, the place where the transferred object of the transfer substrate is transferred is a flat surface, so when the transferred object is not transferred, for example, it can be used as a table for houseplants or as a desk for clerical work, Since the entire surface of the transfer board can be configured as a flat surface, it is convenient for storage when not in use, without being bulky.
[0008]
In the circulating transfer device of the present invention, it is preferable that a power source of the magnet type endless circulating traveling mechanism is a portable battery.
In this way, the party can be held outdoors by taking the circulation-type transport device out and placing it on a desk or the like.
[0009]
In the circulating transfer device of the present invention, it is preferable that the transfer substrate is exchangeably attached to a circulating transfer device main body having a magnet type endless circulating traveling mechanism.
In this manner, various types of transfer substrates having different designs and the like can be freely replaced as desired.
[0010]
In the circulating transfer device of the present invention, it is preferable that the magnet type endless circulating traveling mechanism and the transfer substrate are unitized to be portable.
In this way, since it is portable, it can be installed anywhere regardless of whether it is indoors or outdoors, and in some cases, a plurality of home parties can be opened, and after the parties, it can be used as a party table or a sparrow table.
[0011]
In the circulating transfer device of the present invention, it is preferable that the transfer substrate is provided with a bendable leg member.
In this way, the leg members can be folded for convenient transportation, and the leg members can be folded and used on a pedestal as a circulating transport device, or the leg members can be extended and used for a conference table. It is also possible to do.
[0012]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0013]
FIG. 1 is an embodiment of the present invention, and is an overall perspective view showing a partial cross section of a unitized circulating transfer device having an endless circulating traveling mechanism for circulating and transferring tableware dishes on a flattened transfer substrate upper surface. , FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a partial cross section of the unitized circulation type conveyance device, FIG. 3 is a side view of the unitized circulation type conveyance device, and FIG. 4 shows a state in which the legs are folded. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a unitized circulation type transport device.
[0014]
Reference numeral 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a circulating transfer device, which is a flat transfer substrate 4 and four bendable pillars supporting the transfer substrate 4 at a predetermined height. 8 and an endless circulation traveling mechanism 5 constituting a rectangular transport path T indicated by a dotted line for circulating and transporting the endless chain 10 by a driving device 6 including an electric motor and a reduction gear arranged on the lower surface on one side of the transport substrate 4. It is composed of The transfer substrate 4 may be made of a material having magnetic permeability, and it is preferable that the sliding surface be made of a material having a smooth and low friction.
[0015]
As shown in FIG. 2, the endless chain 10 is wound around a driving sprocket 15 a that is driven to run by the driving device 6 and a driven sprocket 15 b that is disposed on the diagonal side of the transport path T. Guided by a pair of chain guides 16a and 16b which are arranged at diagonal corners and convert the endless chain 10 into a 90-degree direction, a rectangular transport path T is formed and circulated and transported.
[0016]
On the upper part of the endless chain 10, a magnet 12 composed of a plurality of permanent magnets serving as a magnetic material for sucking a magnetic material on the lower surface of a dish S serving as a body to be transported and transporting the magnetic material on the transport substrate 4 is predetermined. The magnets 12 are fixed at intervals, and are supported by a rectangular guide rail (not shown) so that the magnets 12 can be transported in a state in which the magnets 12 are kept close to the lower surface of the transfer board 4 and are maintained at equal intervals.
[0017]
In the present embodiment, the transported object is described as a dish plate S on which sushi or the like is placed. However, the dish plate S is formed of a permanent magnet which is a magnetic material in a concave portion of a cylindrical thread bottom as is well known. A disc-shaped magnet (not shown) is attached to the magnet, and a disc-shaped magnet 12 fixed to the upper end of the endless chain 10 with respect to this magnet is arranged so that the opposing surfaces have opposite polarities. I have.
[0018]
On the lower surface of the transfer board 4, there is provided an accommodating section 7 for accommodating the endless circulation traveling mechanism 5 composed of the driving device 6 or the chain guides 16a and 16b. Ref.).
[0019]
As shown in FIG. 3, the pillar 8 includes an upper leg 8 a and a lower leg 8 which are pivotally attached to a predetermined height position (in the present embodiment, near the lower end of the curtain plate 14) via a pivot pin P. One end of a foldable support 20 is pivotally supported in the middle of the lower leg 8b, and the other end is configured to be engageable with a locking pin 26 provided inside the lower part of the curtain plate 14. The support 20 holds the upper and lower legs 8a and 8b in the standing state.
[0020]
In addition, the base body 22 is held on the pivot pin P that pivotally connects the upper and lower legs 8a and 8b of the pillar 8 with the upper and lower legs 8a and 8b standing outward.
[0021]
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, when the lower leg 8b of the four pillars 8 is folded inward in the longitudinal direction of the table 2 via the pivot pin P, the lower end of the upper leg 8a connects the pivot pin P. It can be used as a low table supported by a base body 22 oriented downward as a center.
[0022]
Note that an AC motor connected to an AC power supply is used as an electric motor constituting the driving device 6, but when used outdoors or the like without a power supply, a portable battery 25 as shown in FIG. Although possible DC motors are used, the type of motor is not limited if a rectifier is used.
[0023]
Next, a method of using the circulation type transport device configured as described above will be described below.
[0024]
First, when a predetermined number of people gather at a conference room in a building or a private house to have a dinner party or the like, a single unit or a plurality of units incorporating the transport substrate 4 and the endless circulation traveling mechanism 5 are assembled. Circulating transfer device 1 is carried in.
[0025]
When a plurality of dishes S on which sushi and the like are placed are placed on the transport substrate 4 of the circulating transport device 1 carried in, these dishes S draw the same trajectory as the transport path T on the transport substrate 4. , And is used as a simple type of revolving sushi, for example.
[0026]
When one or a plurality of circulating transport apparatuses 1 are installed in a conference room in a building or a private residence and used as a simple type of sushi, the four pedestals 8 are arranged in a standing state. When the driving device 6 is connected to an AC power source or used outdoors without a power source, the driving device 6 is connected to a portable battery 25 for use.
[0027]
When the driving device 6 is started, the driving sprocket 15a is driven to start the conveyance of the endless chain 10, and the magnets 12 on the endless chain 10 also continuously travel along the conveyance path T at predetermined intervals.
[0028]
Then, the dish S placed on the flat transport substrate 4 is attracted by the magnet 12 on the continuously running endless chain 10 and is circulated and transported along the same path as the transport path T.
[0029]
When the circulatory transport device 1 is used in a state where the food and drinker sits on a floor or a floor, as shown in FIG. 4, the four lower legs 8b are folded inward and the base body 22 is directed downward. Thus, the table can be arranged at a predetermined position and used as a low-height table.
[0030]
Therefore, according to the circulating transport apparatus 1 configured as described above, the plurality of tableware dishes S placed on the transport substrate 4 are circulated and transported while being attracted to the magnets 12 of the endless chain 10. At this time, at least the upper surface of the transport board 4 on which the dish S is placed and circulated and transported is formed as a flat plane, so when the dish S is not transported, for example, as a table for houseplants, or It can be used as a desk for clerical work, and if the entire surface of the transfer board 4 is made up of a flat surface, it can be conveniently stored without bulk when not in use.
[0031]
In addition, since the power source of the endless circulation traveling mechanism 5 is configured so that the portable battery 25 can be used, the party can be held outdoors by taking the circulation type transport device outdoors.
[0032]
Further, since the endless circulation traveling mechanism 5 and the transfer board 4 are unitized so as to be portable, they can be installed anywhere, whether indoors or outdoors, and in some cases, a plurality of connected parties can be used to hold a home party or the like. After that, it can be used as a reunion table or a sparrow table.
[0033]
Since the pedestal 8 of the table 2 is composed of the upper leg 8a and the lower leg 8b pivotably connected to each other, it is convenient for transportation, and the pedestal 8 can be folded on another stand. It can be used as a circulation type transport device 1 by mounting it on a floor, or can be used as a conference table by standing up a folded pillar 8.
[0034]
Next, another embodiment of the circulating transport device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a further miniaturized circulation type transport apparatus in which a plurality of unitized tables are placed on the upper surface of a large table. Note that the same components as those described in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.
[0035]
5 are designated by reference numerals 28a, 28b to 28c, and these circulating transfer devices 28a, 28b, 28c are smaller versions of the circulating transfer device 1 shown in the above embodiment. The internal structure of the drive unit 6 for circulating and transferring the endless chain 10 and the internal structure of the endless circulation traveling mechanism 5 constituting the rectangular transport path T have the same structure.
[0036]
The circulating transfer devices 28a, 28b, and 28c are disposed on one side of the lower surface of the transfer substrate 4 and four short legs 38 supporting the transfer substrate 4 at a predetermined height. And an endless circulating traveling mechanism constituting a rectangular transport path T.
[0037]
Therefore, the circulating transfer devices 28a, 28b, and 28c configured as described above are placed side by side on the top plate 32 of the large table 30 having a predetermined height, and are placed on the transfer substrate 4 respectively. When a plurality of dish plates S on which sushi and the like are placed are placed, the plurality of dish plates S are conveyed along the same trajectory as a predetermined conveyance path T.
[0038]
By using a plurality of the small circulating transport devices 28a, 28b, and 28c arranged in this manner in parallel, sushi of different types can be placed on each of the circulating transport devices 28a, 28b, and 28c, and Not only can the number of the circulation type transport devices 28a, 28b, 28c be increased or decreased according to the number or distribution of the dishes, but also the supply amount of the dishes S can be appropriately adjusted and placed.
[0039]
As described above, the embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings, but the specific configuration is not limited to these examples. The transport device may be used as a conference table, and the transported object may be a conference material. Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, the transport substrate and the endless circulation traveling mechanism are unitized and configured to be easy to handle, but conversely, the transport substrate is moved to a circulating transport apparatus body having a magnet type endless circulation traveling mechanism. It is also possible to interchangeably mount various transfer boards having different designs and the like according to preference and freely replace them.
[0040]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.
[0041]
(A) According to the first aspect of the present invention, the place where the transported object of the transport substrate is transported is a flat surface. Therefore, when the transported object is not transported, for example, as a table for houseplants or office work. It can be used as a desk for carrying out, and the entire surface of the transfer board can be configured as a flat surface, so that it is convenient and bulky for storage when not in use.
[0042]
(B) According to the second aspect of the present invention, the party can be opened outdoors by taking the circulation-type transport device out and placing it on a desk or the like.
[0043]
(C) According to the third aspect of the present invention, various types of transfer substrates having different designs and the like can be freely replaced as desired.
[0044]
(D) According to the invention described in claim 4, since it is portable, it can be installed anywhere, whether indoors or outdoors, and in some cases, a plurality of connected parties can be used to open a home party or the like. It is also possible.
[0045]
(E) According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the leg member can be folded, so that it is convenient to carry. In addition, the leg member can be folded and put on another stand to be used as a circulation type transport device, or the leg member can be used. Can be extended and used for a conference table.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an embodiment of the present invention, and is an overall perspective view showing a partial cross section of a unitized circulation type transport apparatus having an endless circulation traveling mechanism for circulating and transporting a dish on an upper surface of a planarized transport substrate. FIG.
FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a partial cross section of a unitized circulation type transport apparatus.
FIG. 3 is a side view of a unitized circulation type transport device.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a unitized circulation type transport device showing a state in which legs are folded.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a further miniaturized circulation type transport device, in which a plurality of unitized circulation type transport devices are placed on the upper surface of a table.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Circulation-type conveyance apparatus 4 Transfer board 5 Endless circulation traveling mechanism 6 Drive unit 7 Housing part 8 Pillar (leg member)
8a Upper leg 8b Lower leg 10 Endless chain 12 Magnet (magnetic material)
14 Curtain plate 15a Drive-side sprocket 15b Drive-side sprocket 16a, 16b Chain guide 20 Support 22 Base body 25 Portable battery 26 Locking pins 28a, 28b, 28c Circulating transfer device 30 Table 32 Top plate 38 Pillar P Pivot pin S Tableware (conveyed body)
T transport path

Claims (5)

A circulating transfer device in which a transferred object having a magnetic material disposed on the other side of the transfer substrate is sucked and circulated and transferred by a magnet type endless circulation traveling mechanism disposed on one side of the transfer substrate, A circulating transfer device, wherein a transfer substrate surface on which the transfer object is transferred is flattened. 2. The circulation-type transport device according to claim 1, wherein the power source of the magnet type endless circulation traveling mechanism is a portable battery. The circulating transfer device according to claim 1, wherein the transfer substrate is exchangeably attached to a circulating transfer device main body having a magnet type endless circulating traveling mechanism. The circulating transfer device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the magnet-type endless circulating travel mechanism and the transfer substrate are unitized to be portable. The circulating transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the transfer substrate is provided with a bendable leg member.

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